UK place names that would make good first names

[AutumnIsMyFriend]

I heard the town name Kelso in the radio today and in the context thought they were meaning a person, which got me thinking.

Some of these may already be used, but I thought it might be a fun list. Some of the Scottish ones I’ve suggested are used, albeit rarely

Kendall
Lomond
Kelso
Ailsa
Amberley
Devon
Irvine
Nairn
Kingston
Avon
Barnard
Annan
Seaton
Arran (actually, many Scottish islands are first names too - Iona, Islay, Lewis etc)

Have the parents of Paisley ever been to Paisley? 🤣

Barton
Lambourn
Kinnersley
Ramsey
Orford
Barnsley
Blakeney
Flint
Chester
Usk
Wyke

Milton Keynes (obvs if your surname is Keynes)
Charlton (been done, I know)
Swanage

Milton Keynes is a cheat though as the town is named after people, not the other way round!

There are two villages near Milton Keynes called Clifton Reynes and Newton Blossomville. They always make me think of a couple of Victorian theatre actor/managers.

Ailsa is a Scottish name , I know one.

Seaton Delaval
Kirk Newton
Forest Hall

It is called The Familiars? If so, I'm reading the same one. The dog is called Puck.

Love Kirrie

Milton, but only if your surname is Keynes.

Crosby

Yes, some Scottish ones are more obvious - Angus, Harris, Ailsa.

Places I drive past frequently:
Snailwell
Stow cum Quy
Bottisham
Spooner Row
I hope we start naming kids these.

DS is a big fan of a YouTube family called Ninja kids and the eldest is called Bryton. I assumed the spelling was Brighton until very recently.

Another one is Ashton, which is already quite a well known name, but also a UK place if you add Under Lyme.

Actually what about my username?! Eltham

I know a boy called Essex

Grantham
Collingham
Weston (super mare)
Cannock
Matlock
Sherwood